Pride Go-Chair Owner's manual

Brand: Pride

Model: Go-Chair

Category: Fitness, gymnastics & weight training

Type: Owner's manual

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SAFETY GUIDELINES

Pride Mobility Products Corp.

INFMANU3339/Rev D/May 2008

Authorized Pride Provider:_____________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:_____________________________________________________________________

Purchase Date:______________________________________________________________________

NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information avail-

able at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary. Any

changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in

this manual and the product you have purchased. The latest/current version of this manual is available

on our website.

WARNING! An authorized Pride Provider or a qualified technician must perform the initial

setup of this power chair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual.

The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and

important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely.

WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow designated

procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage, or malfunction. On the

product, this icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle with a black border.

MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory

actions can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is

represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white border.

PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any

time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury

and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol with

a red circle and red slash.

Quick Reference Information

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I. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................4

II. SAFETY....................................................................................................................................................5

III. YOUR POWER CHAIR.......................................................................................................................17

IV. ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................................20

V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS...........................................................................................................22

VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING .......................................................................................................25

VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................29

VIII.WARRANTY...........................................................................................................................................34

CONTENTS

IX. APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................36

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I. INTRODUCTION

SAFETY

WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The power chair you have purchased combines state-of-

the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you

with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Once you understand how to safely operate and care for

your power chair, it should give you years of trouble-free operation and service.

Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the

first time. You must also read all instructions, warnings, and notes contained in any supplemental instructional booklets for

the controller, front riggings, and/or seating system that accompanied your power chair before initial operation. Your

safety depends upon you, as well as your provider, caretaker, or healthcare professional in using good judgement.

If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setup

or operation, please contact your authorized Pride Provider. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual and

those located on your power chair can lead to personal injury and/or damage to the power chair, and may void

the warranty.

PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT

By accepting delivery of this product, you promise that you will not change, alter, or modify this product or remove or

render inoperable or unsafe any guards, shields, or other safety features of this product; fail, refuse, or neglect to install any

retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product.

SHIPPING AND DELIVERY

Before using your power chair, make sure your delivery is complete as some components may be individually packaged.

If you do not receive a complete delivery, please contact your authorized Pride Provider immediately. Where damage has

occurred during transport, either to the packaging or content, please contact the delivery company responsible.

INFORMATION EXCHANGE

We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual. We would also like to hear about the safety

and reliability of your new power chair, and about the service you received from your authorized Pride Provider.

Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new

products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your power chair. Please feel free to contact us

at the address below:

NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and

we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.

USA: Canada:

Pride Mobility Products Corporation Pride Mobility Products Company

Attn.: Customer Care Department 380 Vansickle Road Unit 350

182 Susquehanna Avenue St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P7

Exeter, PA 18643-2694 1-888-570-1113

customercare@pridemobility.com

1-800-424-8205

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Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.

Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the power chair while the batteries are

charging.

Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing

can become caught in drive tires.

Use correct tie-down points for controller harness to prevent the harness from getting

caught in the drive tires, pinched in the seat frame, or damaged when passing through

doorways.

Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain

and store in a clean and dry condition.

PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS

The symbols below are used on the power chair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very

important for you to read and understand them completely.

Maximum seating weight.

Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating.

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Do not lift the mobility vehicle while seated in it.

Wear safety goggles.

Corrosive chemicals contained in battery.

Contains Lead.

Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly

install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged

plug access.

Do not connect an extension cord to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger.

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EMI-RFI - This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.

Explosive conditions exist!

Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive

conditions.

Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals.

Battery Set Configuration:

+ = Positive (Red) Terminal Post

- = Negative (Black) Terminal Post

Connect Red wire to Red Positive (+) Terminal

Post

Connect Black wire to Black Negative (–)

Terminal Post

Do not use batteries with different amp-hour (Ah) capacities. Do not mix old and

new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time.

Do not remove anti-tip wheels.

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Battery charger for indoor use only.

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Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorized Pride Provider for information on

proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging.

Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from

drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode.

Unlocked and in freewheel mode.

Locked and in drive mode.

Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on a decline.

Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on an incline.

Pinch/Crush point.

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GENERAL GUIDELINES

MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading

and understanding this owner’s manual.

Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive

variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the power chair user. Please be aware that the final selection and

purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be used is the responsibility of the power chair user, who is

capable of making such a decision, and his/her healthcare professional (i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.).

The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the power chair

to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the authorized Pride Provider in the instruction

process for the use of the product.

There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the power chair user will need to practice operating

the power chair in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as a family member or care

professional specially trained in assisting a power chair user in various daily living activities.

As you begin using your power chair during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations in which you will need

some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways,

on and off of elevators, up and down ramps, and over moderate terrain.

Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help you become accustomed to operating your

power chair safely.

Modifications

Pride has designed and engineered your power chair to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide range of accessories

are available from your authorized Pride Provider to further customize your power chair to better suit your needs and/or

preferences. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or disable any feature, part, or function

of your power chair.

WARNING! Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorized by Pride. Do not use

accessories if they have not been tested or approved for Pride products.

Pre-Ride Safety Check

Get to know the feel of your power chair and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before

each use to make sure your power chair operates smoothly and safely.

Perform the following inspections prior to using your power chair:

! Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire

for pneumatic tires.

! Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.

! Check all controller connections to the power base. Make sure they are secured properly.

! Check the brakes. See VII. “Care and Maintenance.”

! Check battery charge. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”

NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.

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Weight Limitations

Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit.

MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your power chair. Exceeding the weight

capacity voids your warranty. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage

resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.

WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your power chair. Carrying passengers on your power

chair may affect the center of gravity, resulting in a tip or a fall.

Tire Inflation

If your power chair is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or have the air pressure checked regularly. Proper

inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tires and help ensure the smooth operation of your power chair.

WARNING! It is important that the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on the tire be maintained

in pneumatic tires at all times. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires. Low pressure may result

in loss of control, and overinflated tires may burst. Failure to maintain the psi/bar/kPa air pressure

rating indicated on the pneumatic tires at all times may result in tire and/or wheel failure.

WARNING! Inflate your power chair drive tires from a regulated air source with an available pressure

gauge. Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting in a

burst tire.

NOTE: If the tires on your power chair list the psi rating only, use the following conversion formulas to find

the bar or kPa rating: bar = psi x 0.06895; kPa = psi x 6.89476.

Incline Information

More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy and safe access. Some ramps

may have turning switchbacks (180-degree turns) that require you to have good cornering skills on your power chair.

! Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.

! Take wide swings with your power chair’s front wheels around any tight corners. If you do that, the power chair’s rear

wheels will follow a wide arc, not cut the corner short, and not bump into or get hung up on any railing corners.

! When driving down a ramp, keep the power chair’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a

safely controlled descent.

! Avoid sudden stops and starts.

When climbing an incline, try to keep your power chair moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly, and then accelerate

cautiously. When driving down an incline, set your power chair to the slowest speed setting and drive in the forward

direction only. If your power chair starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired, allow it to come

to a complete stop by releasing the joystick, then push the joystick forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descent.

WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the power chair in

freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to it.

WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas

covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).

WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of

the incline. Drive your power chair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the

possibility of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an

incline.

WARNING! If your power chair is equipped with a reclining seatback, do not attempt to

negotiate inclines with the seat in a reclined position. Do not attempt to negotiate

obstacles with the seat in a reclined position unless an attendant is present to help

stabilize the chair. Failure to heed could result in the power chair tipping over.

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Figure 1. Maximum Safe Incline/Decline Angles

WARNING! Even though your power chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated

in figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other

specifications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause instability in your power chair.

Pride recommends that the maximum slope of an incline you attempt to safely ascend or descend on your power chair does

not exceed 5 ° (8.7 %). See figure 1.

WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 5 ° (8.7 %) may put your power

chair in an unstable position and cause it to tip.

Freewheel Mode

Your power chair is equipped with two manual freewheel levers to allow for manual maneuverability by a trained attendant.

For more information about how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel mode, see III. “Your Power Chair.”

WARNING! Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present.

WARNING! Do not place your power chair in freewheel mode while on an incline or

decline. This could cause the chair to roll uncontrollably on its own.

Braking Information

Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:

! Regenerative — uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the joystick returns to the center/stop position.

! Disc Park Brake — activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or when power is

removed from the system for any reason.

Cornering Information

While your power chair is equipped with front and rear caster wheels, excessively high cornering speeds can still create the

possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of tipping include, but are not limited to: cornering speed, steering

angle (how sharply you are turning), uneven road surfaces, inclined road surfaces, riding from an area of low traction to an

area of high traction (such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area—especially at high speed while turning), and

abrupt directional changes. High cornering speeds are not recommended. If you feel that you may tip over in a corner,

reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power chair from tipping.

WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed and maintain a stable center of gravity.

This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall.

WARNING! Never travel down an incline backward. Doing so may cause the power chair to tip.

Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.

WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your power chair in freewheel mode

while seated in it. Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary.

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Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach

Figure 3. Incorrect Curb Approach

Public Streets and Roadways

WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways. Be aware

that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power chair. Obey all

local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with

extreme caution.

Outdoor Driving Surfaces

Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces composed

of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter other surface

types. For this reason, your power chair is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to

use your power chair safely on lawns and in park areas.

! Reduce your power chair’s speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.

! Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.

! Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.

! If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.

Inclement Weather Precautions

Exposure of your power chair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught

up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your power chair, proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity.

Thoroughly dry your power chair before storing, charging, or operating your power chair.

PROHIBITED! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfaces

can have an adverse affect on the electrical system. Maintain and store your power chair in a dry

and clean condition.

WARNING! Prolonged exposure to hot or cold conditions may affect the temperature of upholstered

and non-upholstered items on the power chair, possibly resulting in skin irritation. Exercise caution

when using the power chair in extremely hot or cold conditions or when exposing your power

chair to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.

Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Curbs, etc.)

Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or drop-offs (curbs, porches,

stairs, etc.). Be sure your power chair is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be required to navigate. See figure 2.

WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher

than 1 in. (2.5 cm) unless you have the assistance of an attendant.

WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed backward down any step, curb, or

other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip.

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Stairs and Escalators

Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.

WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators.

Doors

! Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.

! Drive your power chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open, or drive your power chair gently and slowly

backward to pull the door open.

Elevators

Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s).

! If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the

rubber door edge to contact the power chair and the door will reopen.

! Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or power chair accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.

Lift/Elevation Products

If you will be traveling with your power chair, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in transporta-

tion. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications, and safety information set forth by the

manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.

WARNING! Never sit on your power chair when it is being used in connection with any

type of lift/elevation product. Your power chair was not designed with such use in

mind and any damage or injury incurred from such use is not the responsibility of

Pride.

Motor Vehicle Transport

Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your power chair while traveling in a motor vehicle. The power chair

should be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with batteries removed and properly secured.

WARNING! Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicle.

WARNING! Always be sure your power chair and its batteries are properly secured when it is being

transported. Batteries should be secured in an upright position and protective caps should be

installed on the battery terminals. Batteries should not be transported with any flammable or

combustible items.

Positioning Belts

Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your re-

quirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your power chair safely.

WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your power chair, make sure it is

fastened securely in order to reduce the possibility of a fall from the power chair.

WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is

your power chair suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should be

properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer.

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Batteries

In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For more

information about your power chair’s batteries, see VI. “Batteries and Charging.”

WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead

compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after

handling.

WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable

to lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Use proper lifting techniques and avoid

lifting beyond your capacity.

WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen battery.

Charging a frozen battery may result in damage to the battery.

Removable Parts

WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts, including the

armrests, seat, front riggings, controller, and shrouds.

Preventing Unintended Movement

WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time,

turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent joystick contact. This

will also eliminate the possibility of unintended chair movement from electromagnetic (EM) sources.

Reaching and Bending

Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while seated

on your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the power chair from tipping. Pride

recommends that the power chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the

presence of a qualified healthcare professional.

WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the

floor by reaching down between your knees or if you have to reach over the back of

the seat. Movements such as these may change your center of gravity and the weight

distribution of the power chair. This may cause your power chair to tip.

WARNING! Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose

fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires.

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WARNING! Connect the battery harnesses in the proper manner. RED (+) cables must

be connected to positive (+) battery terminals/posts. BLACK (-) cables must be

connected to negative (-) battery terminals/posts. Protective caps should be installed

over all battery terminals. REPLACE cables immediately if damaged.

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Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position

Transfers

Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a

good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or health-

care professional present while learning to properly transfer

yourself.

To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that

you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks be-

fore attempting a transfer:

! Turn off the power to the controller.

! Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See

III. “Your Power Chair.”

! Turn the caster wheels toward the transfer destination

to improve power chair stability during transfer.

! Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed

from your power chair.

! Flip up the foot platform or move the leg rests aside;

this will help to keep your feet from getting caught on

the front rigging during the transfer.

! Reduce the distance between your power chair and the

object you are transferring onto.

WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat

to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer.

WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the power chair armrests and do not use the armrests

for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause the power chair to tip, resulting

in a fall from the power chair and personal injury.

WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the front riggings. Such use may cause the power

chair to tip.

Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations

Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a power chair. This includes awareness of safety issues when

taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations.

WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or

if you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your ability

to operate your power chair in a safe manner.

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WARNING! Pride strongly recommends that you do not smoke cigarettes while seated in your

power chair, although the power chair has passed the necessary testing requirements for cigarette

smoking. You must adhere to the following safety guidelines if you decide to smoke cigarettes

while seated in your power chair.

! Do not leave lit cigarettes unattended.

! Keep ashtrays a safe distance from the seat cushions.

! Always make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before disposal.

Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI)

WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can

have an adverse affect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles.

Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference can come from sources such as cellular phones, mobile two-way

radios (such as walkie-talkies), radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless computer links,

microwave signals, paging transmitters, and medium-range mobile transceivers used by emergency vehicles. In some

cases, these waves can cause unintended movement or damage to the control system. Every electrically-powered mobility

vehicle has an immunity (or resistance) to EMI. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection against EMI. This

product has been tested and has passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.

WARNING! Be aware that cell phones, two-way radios, laptops, and other types of radio transmitters

may cause unintended movement of your electrically-powered mobility vehicle due to EMI.

Exercise caution when using any of these items while operating your mobility vehicle and avoid

coming into close proximity of radio and TV stations.

WARNING! The addition of accessories or components to the electrically-powered mobility vehicle

can increase the susceptibility of the vehicle to EMI. Do not modify your power chair in any way

not authorized by Pride.

WARNING! The electrically-powered mobility vehicle itself can disturb the performance of other

electrical devices located nearby, such as alarm systems.

NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, go to the Resource Center on www.pridemobility.com. If

unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn your power chair off as soon as it is safe to do so. Call Pride

at 1-800-424-8205 to report the incident.

Alcohol/Smoking

The power chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her power chair. This includes awareness

of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol or while smoking.

WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this

may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner.

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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR

THE SELECT TRAVELLER

The Select Traveller has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly. See figure 5. Typically, the

seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The power base assembly includes the two motors, two

drive wheels, two caster wheels, two anti-tip wheels, two batteries, and a foot platform. See figures 5 and 6.

SEATBACK

Figure 5. The Select Traveller

JOYSTICK

ARMRESTS

DRIVE WHEEL

POWER BASE

ASSEMBLY

FREEWHEEL

LEVERS

SEAT ASSEMBLY

FRONT RIGGING

(FOOT PLATFORM SHOWN)

SEAT BASE

CONTROLLER

CASTER WHEEL

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Electrical Components

The electrical components are located on the power base. The main circuit breaker is located toward the rear of the power

base. The controller and charger connectors are located on the rear of the power base. See figure 6.

Controller Connector: This is where the controller connects to the power base. Each controller uses a different type of

cable. Regardless of which type of controller is used, the cable must be secured to the seat assembly and not allowed to

drag on the floor.

Off-board Charger Port Connector: This is where the power module connects to the off-board charger port which is

mounted underneath the controller.

Main Circuit Breaker: The main circuit breaker is a safety feature built into your power chair. When the batteries and the

motors are heavily strained (e.g., from excessive loads), the main circuit breaker trips to prevent damage to the motors and

the electronics. If the circuit trips, allow your power chair to “rest” for approximately one minute. Next, push in the circuit

breaker button, turn on the controller, and continue normal operation. If the main circuit breaker continues to trip repeat-

edly, contact an authorized Pride Provider.

Figure 6. The Select Traveller Power Base

CIRCUIT

BREAKER

SEAT PEDESTAL

CONTROLLER CONNECTOR

FREEWHEEL

LEVERS

BATTERY COVER

OFF-BOARD

CHARGER PORT

CONNECTOR

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DRIVE MODE

FREEWHEEL

MODE

DRIVE MODE

FREEWHEEL

MODE

Manual Freewheel Levers

The power chair has a manual freewheel lever on each motor. Manual freewheel levers enable you to disengage the drive

motors in order to push the chair.

NOTE: You must turn off the power before disabling the drive systems, otherwise you may get an error code on

the controller. To clear this code, turn off the controller and place the power chair in drive mode. Then turn on

the controller. The error message should be cleared. If not, contact an authorized Pride Provider.

To engage or disengage the drive system:

1. Locate the levers on the rear section of the power base. See figure 7.

2. Push the two levers forward to engage the drive motors (drive mode). See figure 7

3. Pull the two levers backward to disengage the drive motors (freewheel mode). See figure 7.

Anti-Tip Wheels

The anti-tip wheels are an integral and important safety feature of your power chair. They are bolted to the frame at the

rear of the power base. See figure 7.

III. YOUR POWER CHAIR

Figure 7. Back of Power Base

ANTI-TIP WHEELS

MANUAL

FREEWHEEL

LEVERS

WARNING! Do not use the freewheel lever handles as tie-down points to secure this product.

PROHIBITED! Do not, under any circumstances, remove the anti-tip wheels from your power chair.

WARNING! Do not use the power chair while the drive motors are disengaged! Do not

disengage the drive motors when the power chair is on an incline, as the unit could roll

on its own. Only engage the freewheel mode when on a level surface.

WARNING! It is important to remember that when your power chair is in freewheel mode,

the braking system is disengaged.

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INITIAL ASSEMBLY

Your power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation. It may also require disassembly

to make some comfort adjustments. Figure 8 details those parts of the power chair that are designed to be disassembled and

assembled by an end user or by a qualified caregiver before using the product or making comfort adjustments. There are two

hex keys provided for use with controller installation and adjustment, and foot platform adjustment.

NOTE: Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the disassembly or adjustment of the power chair must be

replaced with a new nut. Nylon insert lock nuts should not be reused as it may cause damage to the nylon

insert, resulting in a less secure fit. Replacement nylon insert lock nuts are available at local hardware stores

or through your authorized Pride Provider.

IV. ASSEMBLY

Figure 8. Select Traveller Assembly View

FOOT PLATFORM

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

BATTERIES

BATTERY COVER

SEAT INSTALLATION

ARMREST WIDTH

ADJUSTMENT

CONTROLLER

POSITION

SEAT HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

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Pride Go-Chair Owner's manual

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Model: Go-Chair

Category: Fitness, gymnastics & weight training

Type: Owner's manual

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